Learn about common childhood infections and illnesses from Parkside Pediatrics. Get expert advice on managing daycare germs, lice, warts, heart murmurs, and other pediatric health concerns.
Illness seems to happen at the most inconvenient times: right before a vacation, a holiday gathering with family, just when life is finally feeling manageable. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a very common childhood illness, especially in kids under 5 and those in daycare settings. If you have ever been told your child
Asthma is a chronic disease of inflammation of the lungs. When the lungs are exposed to a trigger such as a cold or allergen, the tubes in the lungs (or bronchi) will spasm, causing narrowing and difficulty breathing. Nearly 1 in 12 children have asthma in the United States today so, while it is definitely